The importance of statistics and collaborative learning inhigher technological institutes in the province of Bolívar, Ecuador

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to analyze the importance of collaborative learning for the teaching of statistics and how this methodology positively transforms the way of teaching this discipline. The methodology used was of an exploratory, bibliographic field and quantitative type, which allowed establishing an analysis in relation to the methodological strategy that teachers use in the construction of knowledge in the higher institute where the study was carried out. In the bibliographical part, it allowed the exhaustive revision of the topic to know the state of the question; through the search, compilation, estimation, criticism and relevant theoretical information. In the quantitative part, the research presents tabulated information that allows objectively illustrating the results achieved. Among them, the perception that teachers and students have about how collaborative learning impacts academically, socially and psychologically stands out. Likewise, in what sense does this modality help foster responsibility, communication, teamwork and the group process. Similarly, to what extent this type of learning fosters interpersonal relationships, increases the beneficiaries’ self-esteem and sense of belonging.

Keywords: Statistics; learning process; learning context; academic performance; social integration.